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Hyphenation ofutenrikstjeneste

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

u-ten-rik-stje-nes-te

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈʉːtənˌriːkstjɛnəstə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

010000

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rik').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

u/ʉː/

Open syllable, vowel onset.

ten/tən/

Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.

rik/riːk/

Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda. Primary stress.

stje/stjɛ/

Closed syllable, complex consonant onset.

nes/nɛs/

Closed syllable, nasal consonant onset and coda.

te/tə/

Open syllable, reduced vowel.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

uten(prefix)
+
rik(root)
+
stjeneste(suffix)

Prefix: uten

Old Norse origin, meaning 'without'.

Root: rik

Old Norse origin, meaning 'realm, country'.

Suffix: stjeneste

Middle Low German origin, meaning 'service'.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The body of officials representing a country abroad.

Translation: Foreign service

Examples:

"Han jobber i utenrikstjenesten."

"Utenrikstjenesten har mange ansatte."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

utdanningu-tdan-ning

Similar prefix structure and overall syllable count.

universitetu-ni-ver-si-tet

Similar vowel structure and stress pattern.

undergrunnun-der-grunn

Similar prefix structure and consonant clusters.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset of a syllable as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics.

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible.

Vowel Break

Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The consonant cluster '-kstj-' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.

The final '-e' is often reduced to a schwa, but still forms a syllable.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'utenrikstjeneste' is syllabified as u-ten-rik-stje-nes-te, with primary stress on 'rik'. It's a noun meaning 'foreign service', composed of the prefix 'uten', root 'rik', and suffix 'stjeneste'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "utenrikstjeneste" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "utenrikstjeneste" is pronounced with a relatively consistent vowel quality across its syllables. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and the 'j' is a palatal approximant. The 'e' at the end is a schwa-like sound.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) whenever possible, and respecting consonant clusters, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • uten-: Prefix, meaning "without" (Old Norse úti - outside, + en - one).
  • rik-: Root, meaning "realm, country" (Old Norse ríki).
  • s-: Linking consonant, grammatical function.
  • tjeneste: Root, meaning "service" (from Middle Low German tienst).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: u-ten-RIK-stje-nes-te.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʉːtənˌriːkstjɛnəstə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "-kstj-" is relatively common in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The final "-e" is often reduced to a schwa, but it still forms a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Utenrikstjeneste" functions primarily as a noun, meaning "foreign service". Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The body of officials representing a country abroad.
  • Translation: Foreign service
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: Diplomati (diplomacy), utanlandsarbeid (work abroad)
  • Antonyms: Innenrikstjeneste (domestic service)
  • Examples:
    • "Han jobber i utenrikstjenesten." (He works in the foreign service.)
    • "Utenrikstjenesten har mange ansatte." (The foreign service has many employees.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • utdanning (education): /ˌʉːtˈdɑnːɪŋ/ - Syllable division: u-tdan-ning. Similar structure with a prefix and a root. Stress on the second syllable.
  • universitet (university): /ʉniˌvɛrsiˈtɛːt/ - Syllable division: u-ni-ver-si-tet. Similar vowel structure and stress pattern.
  • undergrunn (underground): /ˈʉnːərˌɡrʉnː/ - Syllable division: un-der-grunn. Similar prefix structure and consonant clusters.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some dialects might pronounce the final "-e" more distinctly.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset of a syllable as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics.
  • Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible.
  • Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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